20 Beautiful Castles in Ireland to Inspire Your Next Trip

"Built in the 15th century by Red Hugh O’Donnell and overlooking the River Eske in Donegal Town, this fortress was nearly destroyed after O’Donnell lost a battle in the Nine Years' War but was restored in 1616 by Sir Basil Brooke, who added a manor house, tower, and boundary wall. The castle was fully renovated in the early 1990s to retain the styles of the 15th and 17th centuries; visitors can take tours and visit an on-site museum (opening dates vary by season)." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines